Experience

InEvent

• United States
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Global Inside Sales Specialist

  • Oct 2021 - Present

  Connecting people through technology | Turning in-person events to virtual & hybrid events with our all-in-one and award-winning event technology to power virtual and hybrid events, streamline your event management and generate more business. Offering experiences that transform attendees into customers, driving sales, profits, efficiency and cost benefits. Connecting people through technology | Turning in-person events to virtual & hybrid events with our all-in-one and award-winning event technology to power virtual and hybrid events, streamline your event management and generate more business. Offering experiences that transform attendees into customers, driving sales, profits, efficiency and cost benefits.



Indepedent Consultant

• Business Development Specialist - Print Media & Events

  • Oct 2018 - Present

  Help companies create business relationships with their clients through entertainment B2C events, B2B events and print media sales in Sub Saharan Africa. Help companies create business relationships with their clients through entertainment B2C events, B2B events and print media sales in Sub Saharan Africa.



Touchwork

• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Development Specialist for Southern Africa

  • Feb 2021 - Oct 2021

  Touchwork is a leader in customer experience (CX) solutions and services that help organizations capture, analyze, and act on information in real-time – anytime, anywhere. Touchwork’s solutions put the right information in the right hands at the right time. In doing so, organizations can monitor and achieve first class customer service levels, enhance the customer experience, reduce costs and liability, generate revenue and gain a competitive advantage.And what’s more: we have a lot of fun doing it. Touchwork’s breadth of knowledge is unique, but our real difference is the ability to collaborate with customers and partners to solve complex business problems. Touchwork can help you define your business imperatives and explore the technologies that can result in increased competitive advantage.Touchwork has offices in the USA, UK and South Africa to manage and support customers world-wideI am responsible for :* Building market position by identifying opportunities ,locating, developing, defining, negotiating, and closing business relationships.*Developing negotiating strategies and positions by studying integration of new ventures with company strategies and operations; examining risks and potentials; estimating partners' needs and goals.*Closing new business deals by coordinating requirements *Developing and negotiating contracts.



Customer Experience World

• United Kingdom
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Development Manager

  • Feb 2020 - Oct 2021

  We create customer experience events focussed on improving every aspect of corporate interaction with customers and employees. With year on year attendance growth at our events, we have an impressive track record in attracting major brands and industry experts in delivering and supporting our landmark events.Focus Group Events has been independently accredited by the CPD Standards Office for its ‘Customer Experience Professional Certification’.Delegates who attend the course can request a CPD Certificate of Attendance and record the training time towards their formal CPD requirements for their professional body, institute or employer.The CPD Standards Office has approved that the Focus Group Events course using a third party assessment process. The Office forms part of the Professional Development Consortium and is overseen by an Expert Advisory Board comprising, academics, employers and professional bodies.The Office provides independent CPD accreditation services to training courses, events, digital and online, coaches and speakers. It has accredited thousands of CPD activities across 20 countries and all continents. See: cpdstandards.com



Muddy Princess Corporation

• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sponsorship Acquisition

  • Feb 2019 - Feb 2020

  Muddy Princess, a 5k (3.1 mile) Obstacle Mud Run for women only.Muddy Princess promotes fun, team building, and creates an unforgettable experience for women of all types and ages. A unique aspect of Muddy Princess is that we have no timekeeping and therefore no competition so our ladies can just focus on making memories in the mud! Muddy Princess, a 5k (3.1 mile) Obstacle Mud Run for women only.Muddy Princess promotes fun, team building, and creates an unforgettable experience for women of all types and ages. A unique aspect of Muddy Princess is that we have no timekeeping and therefore no competition so our ladies can just focus on making memories in the mud!



Hypenica

• South Africa
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Development Manager Africa : Head Delegate Sales/ Sponorships & Exhibitions

  • Sep 2012 - Sep 2018

  Hypenica is an international media group offering innovative platforms and events – which include database, research, exhibition, conference, publishing and online media products for the following niche B2B sectors: cement, concrete and construction; transport logistics and transport infrastructure.

• Business Development Africa: Delegates Sales Manager

  • Sep 2012 - Sep 2018

  Smart Media, Smart EventsAs a Head of Business Development I serve the B2B markets by connecting buyers and sellers, sharing information and experiences, identifying network opportunities, and enabling more effective business networking.We do this through our innovative networking platforms and events – which include database, research, exhibition, conference, publishing and online media products for the following niche B2B sector Concrete, cement and construction,Transport and logistics (infrastructure) ,Agriculture. Hypenica enables markets to share knowledge, connect people and identify opportunities. It does this by means of smart media and smart events – offering a variety of synergistic and innovative database, research, exhibition, conference, publishing and online media products.Hypenica’s event products are important marketing platforms for any company wanting to build their profile and reach their target markets – whether nationally, regionally or globally.Our expertise and track record extends to both B2B and B2C environments and we are building a strong portfolio in the following niche sectors:Concrete, cement and constructionTransport and logistics (infrastructure) Agriculture"Hypenica creates media and events that shape the markets we serve. We do this by building communities, connecting people, sharing knowledge, and driving commercial activity"



Global Africa Network Media (Pty) Ltd.

• South Africa
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Development Executive

  • Feb 2012 - Aug 2012

  Global Africa Network is an international media company that owns and publish a broad range of print and electronic publications highlighting trade and investment opportunities in emerging markets.Has offices in Cape Town,Johannesburg,Lagos,Abuja,Nairobi and London.www.gan.co.zawww.frontiermarketnetwork.com Global Africa Network is an international media company that owns and publish a broad range of print and electronic publications highlighting trade and investment opportunities in emerging markets.Has offices in Cape Town,Johannesburg,Lagos,Abuja,Nairobi and London.www.gan.co.zawww.frontiermarketnetwork.com



alive2green

• South Africa
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project/Sales Manager

  • Aug 2009 - Jan 2012

  alive2green is a media company focusing on advocating sustainability, believing that once presented with the relevant information, decision makers will make the right choices. The company tackles the issues surrounding sustainability and the environment. The company owns and organises conferences, exhibitions, handbooks, ejournals, websites and magazines, which connect leading industry stakeholders with government, civil society and each other. In so doing alive2green helps to communicate the fundamental issues; promote leading best practice; and facilitate the action needed for a more sustainable future.



String Communication

• South Africa
• Writing and Editing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Sales Manager

  • Jan 2008 - Jul 2009

  Established in 1997, String is a strategic communications consultancy specialising in the public sector and based near Parliament in Cape Town. Clients include a wide range of public sector institutions – from national and provincial government to municipalities and Parliament.String has produced publications for Parliament and international donor agencies, including the European Union, UKDFID, USAID and the Ford Foundation. From 2004 to 2012, we published an independent magazine, Delivery, about South African local government. String is 25% black-owned and 75% women-owned.Services offered Strategic communications advice and planning Development of communication material Accessible, multi-lingual media Design and production of material for print and web Research and report writing and editing



Corpserve Registrars

• Sales & Support Services Manager

  • Jan 2003 - Dec 2007

  Corpserve was established in 1997 as the country’s first independent share registry company. The company has grown over the years to become one of the largest providers of share registry services in Zimbabwe. The company has also grown regionally with various partnerships seeing its operations now covering Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Kenya and Tanzania. The company is a member of the Escrow Group of companies which has diverse interests across the African continent. The company has interests in financial technology solutions, market research and advisory, statistical analysis and corporate strategy development.